Justice Center - Program Specialist

American Bar Association•Chicago, IL

8d•$58,720 - $71,526•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Bar Association (ABA) is a member-based organization committed to advancing the rule of law, ensuring access to justice, and promoting a fair legal process. The ABA provides practical resources for legal professionals, conducts law school accreditation, and develops model ethics codes. Staff at the ABA benefit from continuing education and career development opportunities, with a focus on eliminating bias, enhancing diversity, and advancing the rule of law. The organization offers a generous benefits package to support staff's health and financial security, including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary ABA membership. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least three years' experience; OR, possession of a high school diploma or GED and at least five years’ relevant professional experience.
Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting to include analytical problem solving ability, and programmatic and policy development.
Prior experience overseeing budgets and planning meetings is strongly preferred.
Experience fundraising preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day organization and implementation of one or more programs or projects, including planning projects, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with ABA policies.
Advises member leaders on strategy and procedures, including analysis of opportunities and risks, to ensure projects move forward in a productive manner.
Serves as principal point of contact for projects, both internally and externally. Initiates regular communications with member leaders and staff, including reporting on progress and results.
Coordinates with other interested entities on joint projects, proactively seeking both internal and external partners. This responsibility may include solicitation and management of sponsorship revenue.
Supervises one or more staff members, directly or indirectly, as appropriate to the project. Responsibilities may include recruitment, orientation, ongoing mentoring and annual performance evaluations.
Performs other related duties as required.